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NewsIt’s Not the NCAA, Nor the NIT, but the CBI for the Longhorn MenThe University of Texas at Austin men’s basketball team is not eligible to play in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The Longhorns were not even invited to play in the NIT.
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NewsZac Effron’s ‘At Any Price,’ Ellen Page’s ‘The East’ Wrap SXSWOn the last day of SXSW Film, Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron and Ellen Page were some of the stars at the Paramount for screenings of “At Any Price“ and “The East.…... |
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Lawmakers Prep for Federal Budget Cuts
The Texas House has formed a committee to look into how the state would handle "sequestration." That's the package of automatic federal spending cuts and tax increases that take effect at the end of the year -- the so-called “fiscal cliff.” That includes about $109 billion in cuts.
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Capitol to Get Vietnam Vets Memorial
A new memorial on the Texas Capitol grounds will honor Texas Vietnam veterans and the diversity of Texas troops....
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Dealing with Drilling Waste
A recent court case is raising questions about how the waste from drilling sites is being disposed of....
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Trials and Traditions of Military Life
KUT followed one family dealing with military service: from the soldier whose family has served for generations dating back to World War I to the family who had to learn how to live without him....
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State Aims to Curb Misuse of Fees
Today at the State Capital lawmakers wrapped up three days of hearings on the use and misuse of money collected from fees across Texas....
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Hispanics Growing Into Political Role
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney easily won Texas, where Hispanics make up 38 percent of the population and will probably play a growing role in state politics....
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No Arrests in One-Quarter of APD Pot P...
Since 2009 – APD has busted almost 18,000 people for marijuana possession, according to numbers obtained through an open records request. About one-third of those suspects avoided being arrested because of a 2007 law....
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Veterans Get Help Starting Businesses
The unemployment rate for young male veterans is 29 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The International Franchise Association help veterans buy franchises or start their own small businesses....
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First Bills Filed for 2013 Legislature
Today is the first day Texas lawmakers can file bills for the 2013 Legislative Session. Some lawmakers use the day to make statements and highlight their priorities in the coming session....
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APD More Likely To Bust African-Americ...
Despite Austin’s progressive reputation, smoking marijuana in this city can still get you in trouble with the law. And data from the Austin Police Department shows that is more likely to happen if you are African-American.
Eight percent of Austinites are African-American, according to U.S....
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DKR Memorabilia at Auction
An auction of Coach Darrell K Royal’s sports memorabilia, personal collections and historic artifacts is happening this Sunday....
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Cap Metro Drivers Authorize a Strike
Union members voted yesterday to authorize a strike as the city prepares for more than 100,000 visitors for next weekend’s Formula One race....
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Mark Norwood Indicted in Second Austin...
Mark Norwood, the Bastrop dishwasher who was arrested one year ago for the 1986 murder of Christine Morton, was indicted by a Travis County grand jury for the January 1988 murder of Debra Masters Baker in Austin....
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Next Election Goal: Shorter Lines
Even with the convenience of a vote-anyplace system, some polling places reported people waiting in line a couple of hours on election night to vote....
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